Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from the Chicago Fire season 13 finale, "It Had to End This Way."
Chicago Fire season 13 was filled with ups and downs, and although the finale ended with many happy moments, it leaves the audience with many questions that season 14 must answer. Picking up where the last hour left off, Chicago Fire season 13, episode 22, immediately dove deeper into Chief Dom Pascal's latest predicament. He was being accused of attempted murder, but Kelly Severide knew that his chief was innocent. So, Pascal and Severide spent the majority of the finale trying to clear Dermot Mulroney's character's name.
Elsewhere in the Chicago Fire season 13 finale, Stella Kidd attempted to handle the Natalie situation, Sam Carver told Violet Mikami that he was leaving Chicago, and Christopher Herrmann made a difficult decision regarding his future at Firehouse 51. All in all, the episode was quite eventful. It didn't end on a life-or-death cliffhanger, but it still gives fans many questions to mull over while waiting for Chicago Fire season 14.
10 How Will Severide & Kidd Handle Their Pregnancy?
The Couple Learned They're Having A Baby At The End Of Chicago Fire Season 13
During the Chicago Fire season 13 finale's last moments, Kidd showed Severide a positive pregnancy test. The fan-favorite couple had been trying to start a family throughout the previous episodes and came close to adopting a newborn. Unfortunately, the birth mother decided to keep the baby at the last second. Then, Natalie came strolling into their lives, and for a while, it seemed like Severide and Kidd would adopt the teenager. That wasn't the case, though, as Kidd helped Natalie mend her relationship with her sister, and learned soon after that she was pregnant.
9 What's Next For Pascal After Severide Cleared His Name?
Pascal Was Proven Innocent
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By the end of the season 13 finale, Pascal was a free man. He and Severide discovered that Lieutenant Vale was the one who attempted to murder the man who killed Monica Pascal in Chicago Fire season 13, episode 15. They had the evidence to back it up, resulting in Vale's arrest. Now, Pascal can return to Firehouse 51 as their chief without any legal issues (that we know of) hanging over his head. The question is — does Pascal want to go back? Only time will tell what comes next for him.
8 Will Carver Leave Chicago & Move To Denver?
Carver Wants To Start Anew
"It Had to End This Way" concluded with Carver waiting outside Violet's apartment, where he kissed her without hesitation. He told her he loved her, and Violet told him she loved him, too. Earlier in the episode, Violet finally gave Carver the letter she had previously written that expressed her feelings for him. Once he read it, Carver became conflicted over leaving Firehouse 51 in Chicago Fire. Based on his actions during the finale's last few moments, though, it seems like Carver could stick around (but as a recurring character instead of a series regular).
7 Will Carver & Violet Try To Be In A Relationship Even If He Leaves?
Carver & Violet Declared Their Love For One Another In The Chicago Fire Season 13 Finale
6 How Will Chicago Fire Season 14 Write Out Ritter?
The Season 13 Finale Didn't Address Ritter's Exit
The NBC procedural drama has always revolved around the lives of the first responders who make up Firehouse 51. The makeup of the Chicago Fire cast has changed over the years, but they have remained a family, welcoming newcomers and giving departing members heartfelt goodbyes. While the former has been true in season 13, the finale didn't exactly explain how one character would leave, despite us knowing they're exiting the show.
5 Will Chicago Fire Season 14 Bring Back Carver & Ritter?
The Door Is Still Open For Carver & Ritter's Returns
Neither Carver nor Ritter had definitive exits in the Chicago Fire season 13 finale. They didn't die, get fired, suffer a career-ending injury, fully commit to moving out of Chicago, etc. So, it stands to reason that both Chicago Fire characters could return in season 14, even though NBC wants to boot them from the cast.
Chicago Fire Season 13 Cast | Character |
|---|---|
Taylor Kinney | Kelly Severide |
Miranda Rae Mayo | Stella Kidd |
David Eigenberg | Christopher Herrmann |
Christian Stolte | Randall "Mouch" McHolland |
Joe Minoso | Joe Cruz |
Daniel Kyri | Darren Ritter |
Hanako Greensmith | Violet Mikami |
Jocelyn Hudon | Lizzie Novak |
Dermot Mulroney | Dom Pascal |
Jake Lockett | Sam Carver |
Michael Bradway | Jack Damon |
The odds are that Carver and Ritter won't appear in Chicago Fire season 14. At least, they certainly won't be series regulars. But based on the season 13 finale, the producers could find a way to bring Carver and Ritter, if only to bring their character arcs to satisfying ends.
4 Is Herrmann Actually Satisfied With His Demotion?
Herrmann Is Letting Mouch Take Over As Lieutenant
Herrmann seemed happy to step down so that Mouch could become Engine 51's lieutenant during the Chicago Fire season 13 finale. However, taking a demotion and a pay cut isn't exactly an ideal scenario for anyone, even if they're helping out their friend. Herrmann could unconsciously start to resent Mouch in season 14. He doesn't want a desk job, as he told Mouch at Molly's in the Chicago Fire episode, but perhaps he doesn't want to be a regular ole firefighter either.
3 What's Next For Novak & Damon's Relationship?
Novak & Damon Started Hooking Up In Chicago Fire Season 13
Another Firehouse 51 romance is brewing in Chicago Fire, but after season 13, it's unclear where they stand. Lizzie Novak and Jack Damon (Severide's half-brother) started hooking up towards the season's end. It was obvious they were into each other, at least, physically. However, it's uncertain if Novak and Damon's relationship will ever turn serious, and hopefully, we'll find out in season 14 if the writers decide to continue exploring them as a couple.
2 Is Pascal Staying In Chicago?
Herrmann Isn't Taking Pascal's Chief Spot At Firehouse 51
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Since Pascal won't be going to jail and Herrmann isn't taking over as Firehouse 51's chief, by all accounts, it seems like Dermot Mulroney's Chicago Fire season 13 character is sticking around for season 14. He could still leave, though. Chicago holds many traumatic memories for Pascal, including his wife's death. It wouldn't be unreasonable for Pascal to want to move out of the city and start anew, like Carver. Especially after the ordeal with Vale, it might be time for Pascal to leave. On the other hand, Firehouse 51 has become his family, which could persuade him to stay.
1 Does Novak Have Feelings For Pascal?
Chicago Fire Teased A Connection Between Novak & Pascal
When Pascal first came to Firehouse 51, Novak couldn't help but comment on how attractive he was. He was married and her chief, though, which shut down any idea of a romance between the two. Nevertheless, Novak could still have feelings for Pascal.
Novak was worried about Pascal in the finale, and she seemed sad at the possibility of him transferring out of Firehouse 51. It's wholly possible that the paramedic could have lingering feelings for her chief. Yes, Novak is hooking up with Damon, but that doesn't negate the idea that she also has a thing for Pascal. Fans will have to wait until Chicago Fire season 14 premieres to learn if Novak is into Pascal, though.
Source: NBC Insider
